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1. Tripura: Roman Script for Kokborok Language News: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has announced that the state government is ready to accept the Roman script for the Kokborok language at all levels of examinations under the Tripura Board of Secondary Education. Background: Kokborok is spoken by the majority of people in Tripura. While the language is central to their identity, the move to officially integrate the Roman script is a significant shift for the state'

1. International Relations: India-US Sanctions and Russia Current Issue: A new U.S. bill empowers the president to levy tariffs of up to 500% on nations purchasing oil or uranium from Russia. Impact on India: India already faces a 25% tariff on certain goods, but this bill provides the US administration with the discretion to increase these penalties significantly. The primary objective of the US is to pressure India to "zero out" its Russian oil imports. Background: This

The Paradox of Thrift: Why Your Personal Savings Might Be Hurting the Economy Saving money is a virtue we are taught from a young age; parents, schools, and even governments generally encourage us to build a "rainy day" fund. However, there is a fascinating and counter-intuitive economic theory known as the Paradox of Thrift that suggests this good habit can sometimes lead to national economic disaster. In this post, we’ll explore what the Paradox of Thrift is, how it wor

These are the detailed notes from the daily news analysis for 8th January 2026, based on the editorial and news excerpts provided. 1. Indian Economy: GDP Growth and Trends GDP Growth Forecast: The government has estimated the real GDP growth at 7.4% for the current fiscal year (2025-26). Historical Trends: A review of growth from 2012-13 to the present shows no fixed pattern of consistent increase or decrease; for example, growth was negative during the 2020-21 pandemic

1. Economy, Trade & Regulatory Framework China’s Ban on Dual-Use Goods to Japan China has imposed restrictions on the export of  dual-use goods  to the Japanese military amid rising  trade tensions . What are Dual-Use Goods? Dual-use items include  goods, software, and technologies  that have both  civilian and military applications , such as: Rare earth elements Semiconductors Advanced sensors Drone components 👉 These materials are widely used in  commercial electronics  

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Review of India’s Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) Framework Background India’s Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) framework—targeting 4% inflation with a ±2% band —expires in March 2026 . RBI released a discussion paper seeking views on: Headline vs core inflation Acceptable inflation level Whether the inflation band should change Since adoption in 2016, inflation has remained largely range-bound , even during multiple shocks. Why Inflation Control Matters High inflation

Lead Editorial of the Day Flexible Inflation Targeting Great Nicobar Project and Associated Issues Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and DPDP Rules, 2025 Background and Context :- Union government notified large parts of the DPDP Act, 2023 to establish a legal framework for personal data protection. Implements the Supreme Court’s 2017 K.S. Puttaswamy judgment upholding the fundamental right to privacy. Draft DPDP Rules were circulated in January 2025 and fina

Credits : The Hindu Editorial Recent announcements by U.S. President Donald Trump on resuming nuclear tests have added fresh uncertainty to an already fragile framework. Nuclear Stockpiles and Non-Proliferation: A Brief Overview:- Global nuclear arsenals have reduced from 65,000 weapons (late 1970s) to less than 12,500 today . The number of nuclear-armed states has remained at nine , far below earlier fears of two dozen. These nine include five nuclear-weapon states under t